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Cyber attacks on colleges and unis: who, when and why? Data collected by Jisc about attacks on the national research and education network, Janet, raises suspicions about staff or students Read more Exclusive: MATs should cut leadership, says ex-schools tsar Sir David Carter suggests trusts should slim down their senior or middle leadership teams at […]

Hinds criticised for neglecting school funding in conference speech School leaders have criticized Damian Hinds for neglecting school funding in his first Conservative party conference speech as education secretary – instead of making “recycled announcements” Read more Exclusive: Ofsted says ‘powerful vested interests’ oppose its reforms Watchdog says its inspection changes will ‘expose emperor’s new […]

Universities call for ‘essay mills’ that do students’ work for them to be outlawed More than 40 university chiefs are reported to have written to the Education Secretary calling for a ban on so-called “essay mills”. Read more Government ‘in denial’ over severe budget pressures facing schools, headteachers say The Department for Education (DfE) is […]

Five ways to boost social mobility through skills A new report from the 5% Club calls for a bigger role for work experience in schools and colleges. Read more Exclusive: Ofsted plan to spend longer in schools Ofsted looks to ensure that inspectors spend more time in schools amid criticism that its reports are unreliable. […]